Lock into a Loop of Learning On & Off the Bench

Description

In this episode, get a reminder of what Off Bench time is--a label for three types or parts of a lesson:

#1 A designated time before, during or after a lesson where students complete assignments off the bench
#2 Any time spent doing a purposeful activity that engages the body beyond the fingers on the keys
#3 Any time spent completing activities that involve tactile or tech-savvy tools

In a nutshell, Off Bench Time is time spent doing anything besides playing repertoire that jumpstarts skills on the bench.

Make sure to head back to Key Ideas Episode #39 to learn why Off Bench Time could and should be a part of your lessons.

In this episode, learn the best place to start using an effective three-stage process:

To help you understand what I mean by each stage, hear how to go about teaching landmark notes on the grand staff.

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